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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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