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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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