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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners 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 evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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