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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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