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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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