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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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