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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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