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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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