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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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