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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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