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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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