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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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