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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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