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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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