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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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