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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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