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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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