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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive 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 organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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