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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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