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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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