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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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