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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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