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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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