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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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