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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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