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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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