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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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