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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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