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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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