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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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