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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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