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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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