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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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