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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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