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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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