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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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