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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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