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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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