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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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