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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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