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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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