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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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