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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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