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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes 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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