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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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