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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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