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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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