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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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