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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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