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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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