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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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