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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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