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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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