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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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