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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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