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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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