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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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