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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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