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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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