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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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