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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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