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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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