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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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