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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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