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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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