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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor 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 stakeholders would like 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 provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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