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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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