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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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