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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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