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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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