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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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