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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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