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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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