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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors 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 teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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