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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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