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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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