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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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