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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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