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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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