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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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