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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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