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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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