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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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