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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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