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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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