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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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