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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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