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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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