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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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