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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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