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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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