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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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