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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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