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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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