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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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