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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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