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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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