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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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