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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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