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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important 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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