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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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