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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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