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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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