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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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