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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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