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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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