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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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