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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches 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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