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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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