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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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