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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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