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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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