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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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