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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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