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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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