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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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