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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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