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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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