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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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