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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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