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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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