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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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