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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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