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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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