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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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