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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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