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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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