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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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