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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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