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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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