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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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