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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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