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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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