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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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