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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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