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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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