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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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