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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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