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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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