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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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