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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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