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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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