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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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