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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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