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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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