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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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