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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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