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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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