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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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