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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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