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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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