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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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