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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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