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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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