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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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