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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key 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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