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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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