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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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