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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major 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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