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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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