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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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