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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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