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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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