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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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