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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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