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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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