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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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