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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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