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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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