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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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