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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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