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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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