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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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