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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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