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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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