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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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