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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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