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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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