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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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