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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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