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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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