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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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