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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines 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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