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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important 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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