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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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