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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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