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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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