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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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