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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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