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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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