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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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