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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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