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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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