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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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