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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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