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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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