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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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