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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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