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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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