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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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