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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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