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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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