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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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