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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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