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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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