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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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