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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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