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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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