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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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