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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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