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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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