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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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