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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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