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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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