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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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