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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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