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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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