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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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