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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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