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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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