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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on 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 elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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