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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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