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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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