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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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