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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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