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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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