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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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