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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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