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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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