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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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