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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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