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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the 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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