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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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