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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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