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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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