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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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