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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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