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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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