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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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