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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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