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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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