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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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