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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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