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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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