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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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