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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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