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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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