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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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