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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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