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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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