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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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