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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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