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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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