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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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