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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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