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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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