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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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