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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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