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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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