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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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