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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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