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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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