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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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