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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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