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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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