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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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