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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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