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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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