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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor 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 digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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