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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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