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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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