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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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