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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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