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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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