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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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