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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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