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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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