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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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