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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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