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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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