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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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