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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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