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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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