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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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