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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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