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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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