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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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