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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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