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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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