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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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