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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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