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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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