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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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