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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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