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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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