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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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