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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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