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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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