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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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