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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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