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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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