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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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