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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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