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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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