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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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