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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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