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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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