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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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