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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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