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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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