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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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