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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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