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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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