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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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