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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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