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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)