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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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