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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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