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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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