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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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