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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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