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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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