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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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