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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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