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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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