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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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