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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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