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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner 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 e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major 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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