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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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