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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models 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 manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources