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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner 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 e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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