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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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