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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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