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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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