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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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