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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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