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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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