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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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