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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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