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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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