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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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