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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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