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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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