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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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