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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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