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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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