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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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