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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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