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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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