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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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