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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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