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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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