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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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