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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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