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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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