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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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