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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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