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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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