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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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