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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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