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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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