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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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