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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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