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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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