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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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