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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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