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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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