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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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