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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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