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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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