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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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