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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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