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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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