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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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