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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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