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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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