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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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