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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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