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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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