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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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