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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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