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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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