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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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