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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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