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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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