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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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