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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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