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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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