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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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