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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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