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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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