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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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