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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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