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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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