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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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