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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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