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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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