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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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