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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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