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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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