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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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