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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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