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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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