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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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