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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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