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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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