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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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