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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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