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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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