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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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