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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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