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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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