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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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