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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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