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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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