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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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