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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major 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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