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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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