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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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