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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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