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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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