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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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