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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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