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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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