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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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