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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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