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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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