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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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