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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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