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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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