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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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