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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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