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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors 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 stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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