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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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