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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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