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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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