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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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