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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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