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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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