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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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