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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)