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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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