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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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