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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education