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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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