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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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