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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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