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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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