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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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