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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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