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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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