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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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