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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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