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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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