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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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