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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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