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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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