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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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