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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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