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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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