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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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