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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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