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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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