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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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