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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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