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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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