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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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