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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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