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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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