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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing 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 dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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