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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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