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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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