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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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