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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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