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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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