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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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