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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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