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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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