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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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