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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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