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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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