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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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