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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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