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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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