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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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