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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key 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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