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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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