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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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