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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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