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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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