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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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