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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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