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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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