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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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