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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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