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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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