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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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