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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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