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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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