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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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