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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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