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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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