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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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