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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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