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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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