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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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