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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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