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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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