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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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