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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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