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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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