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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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